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N473 XOD

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,149 mi
Last recorded21,149 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 XOD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 21,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 42,215 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly operation sticking on full lock and not returning (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front front tyre worn uneven on tread surface but not below low tread depth

Pass 9 May 2014 40,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,041 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,022 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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N473 XOD is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N473 XOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N473 XOD registered?

N473 XOD is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N473 XOD safe to buy?

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